The Human Biology Program at Indiana University Bloomington
provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human beings.
Drawing upon the expertise of faculty from Biology, Medicine, Humanities, and Social Sciences, this certificate program provides a
rigorous introduction to the biological sciences while also examining the
pressing issues of today from both biological and social perspectives.
Many of the major issues our society faces, from environmental
degradation to AIDS, cancer, and the rising cost of health care, involve
both biological and social components. The science is important, and
an integrated perspective is essential for contending with these
major issues. With this program, students gain the interdisciplinary
perspective necessary to understand our complex global society.
This certificate is for pro-active students interested in science and
society. Students who are pursuing careers in medicine, other health
professions, health and public policy, law, journalism, education, and
research will benefit from this certificate.
For more information, please visit http://www.indiana.edu/~humbio
or e-mail [email protected].
Requirements for Certificate in Human Biology
Students pursuing an Area Certificate in Human Biology must
complete the following courses (28 to 29 credit hours) including
development of an electronic portfolio.
L112 (3) Introduction to Biology; Biological Mechanisms
L211 (3) Molecular Biology
M131 (3) Human Body and Disease
A215 (5) Basic Human Anatomy
P215 (5) Basic Human Physiology or P451 (4) Integrative Human Physiology
L350 (3) Environmental Biology or B370 (3) Human Variation
P201 (3) Biological Basis of Behavior or P315 (3) Developmental Psychology or P326 (3) Behavioral Neuroscience
R373 (3) Religion, Ethics, and Medicine
L390 (1) Learning Enhancement in Biology
An interdisciplinary approach to the life sciences.
Coming soon - Major in Human BiologyThis proposed major will explore science and society in greater depth while leaving room for specialization. Students can choose an area of concentration, such as human health and disease, reproduction and sexuality, behavior and neuroscience, origins and survival, or environment and ecology.
The framework for this major is still under construction, but check the Web site (www.indiana.edu/~humbio) for updates on its development.
Publication created by A. Mattingly, Department of Biology